Charles Bronson did a dance with his fists today as he was found not guilty of attacking a governor at Wakefield Prison.

The notorious prisoner, who has spent 44 years inside, looked shocked as the Leeds Crown Court jury returned its unanimous verdict, before saying: "British justice, best in the world. Thank you."

The jury took two hours and 59 minutes to return its verdict after a four-day trial in which he represented himself.

Mr Bronson, who has changed his name to Charles Salvador, told the court he was only going to get the governor in a ‘gentle bear hug’ and whisper a question in his ear.

Charles Bronson

The prosecution had alleged he rushed at governor Mark Docherty, swinging his arm into the governor's neck and shouting, 'I’ll bite your f****** nose off, I’ll gouge your eyes out,” as he moved his hands towards the governor’s face.

Mr Salvador was heard to have been involved in a number of fights and taken hostages in nine different jails during his prison career.